AIBP is a flagship programme, launched by government of India with the aim of providing financial support to Irrigation projects.
With the continuation of scheme during 2021-26, total target of additional irrigation potential creation is 13.88 lakh hectare.
Beside the focused completion of 60 ongoing projects, additional projects can also be taken up.
Cabinet has relaxed the inclusion criteria for projects under tribal and drought prone areas.
This component of the scheme focuses on development of rainfed areas for & water conservation, arresting runoff, regeneration of ground water and promoting extension activities related to water harvesting & management.
The approved Watershed Development component will cover 49.5 lakh hectare rainfed or degraded lands for bringing additional 2.5 lakh hectare under protective irrigation during 2021-26.